Juniper, my mum and I nearly had a falling out because she wanted to tell all her brothers and sisters that I was PG at about the 8-week mark, and we had such a horrible start, I was diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage, had bleeding, was at home on bed rest till week 12 and was carrying twins, which is not the same as the usual milestones as those with singleton babies ie safe to tell usually at 12 weeks. But both my DH and I felt the same; ie, we didn't want the news spread to anyone other than immediate family or friends who we had chosen to tell. Now that your DH has given you the green light, are you doing the same with your mum and letting her tell people? I think it's a personal decision and if you and DH decide not to spread the news, you should both be respected in your wishes.

Lairdoz, sorry to hear you're still feeling sick. Unfortunately, I think you've just got to let a cold run its course. Plenty of sleep, plenty of fluids. Not sure about what meds you can take. When I was sick with a cold I just took some Panadol because I was unsure if anything else was safe. Re the name issue, try not to get too worked up about it yet because you don't yet know if you're having a boy. If you are, then my advice would be if you and DH still feel strongly about the name (and seeing as how your sister has lived O/S for so long and you're not in regular contact) then go for it. I am getting stuck on which names to choose. It is one of the biggest decisions you can make - I think, at least - to decide on a name for your child.


Leabie, our babymoon and friend's wedding was great, although sooooo cold. I love the Hunter Valley. How cool that you got chauffered around to the different wineries. Good to hear your appetite has returned and MS has been banished!